Candle Lynn Lip Balm {review}

You know, I own a LOT of lip balms. I have quite a few that I haven't even tried yet. And there's even more that I've only tried once. However, the balms I have from Candle Lynn truly get a lot of use from me!  These just may be my favorite balms ever, seriously. I can use nothing but these balms for days and be completely happy.

{the balm}

The glide is fantastic and the texture is phenomenal! It leaves a layer of silky, creamy goodness behind! And, really, I mean it is GOOD! The silkiness is unbelievable, it's like... pudding. There we go, it has the texture of pudding (dontcha just love my descriptions?). And I can't get enough of it. I'll put it on and just rub my lips together because it just feels that good. It is love.

And I really should mention the prices. Because they're sort of unbelievable for balms this good. Balms are priced at $2.49 each, or $11.95 for a pack of 5 with free shipping! (There's also some extra good deals going on now!) Doesn't that just blow your mind?! I kind of can't get over it. Uh-mazing!

{flavors + ingredients}

I have a few of these...

• Bubble Gum: Yummy pink bubble gum scent!
• Very Cherry: This is a very good cherry scent that reminds me of cherry Chapstick. Classic scent!
• Cocoa: My favorite! Light cocoa scent with a hint of sweetness.
• Cotton Candy: Sugary goodness! Really does smell like cotton candy!
• Creme Brulee: This one is like dessert for the lips! It smells like vanilla ice cream topped with warm butterscotch and toasted coconut. Seriously.
• Orange Squeeze: Nice light orange juice flavor.
• Strawberry Smoothie: Sweet milky strawberry scent. It also has a sort of "powdery" scent, because it reminds me of strawberry Nesquik!

As for the ingredients, the balms are made with: coconut oil, beeswax, organic shea butter, organic cocoa butter, vitamin e, flavor oil.

{conclusion}

Would I buy from again? Most definitely yes! The balms are some of the best I've ever tried! They feel perfectly delightful, there's a good amount of lovely flavors, and the prices are awesome! In fact, I'm purchasing some right now (good 4 for $4 deal going on)! I think you all should head on over to Candle Lynn and check it out!

Dreaming Tree Soapworks Voluptas Soap {review}

Do you ever hear about something wonderful that you just HAVE to try? And then you build it up it your mind expecting it to be the best thing ever? And then when you get it, it EXCEEDS all expectations and completely blows your mind?!?! Usually it's the other way around, but I've found a shop that sells pure perfection in a bar.

{the soap}

The Voluptas soap made by Dreaming Tree Soapworks has made my list of favorite soaps EVER! I first read about this wonderbar over at The Soap Bar, and boy am I glad I stumbled upon that review! My mind has been blown. I'm clean, I smell good, and my skin is super soft. Life is just beautiful.

But seriously, the first time I took a shower with this soap I think it was the best shower of my life. For reals. The lather was completely unbelieveable. It was a moment of shock and awe. Like. Oh. My. God. It has the creamiest lather in the whole entire world! It felt like I was washing myself with bubbly lotion! Needless to say, I spent quite a bit of time lathering myself up. Pure pleasure! And ever since then, I've had a difficult time trying to choose another soap (out of the millions I have) in the shower. I don't know if I've ever been this in love with a bar of soap!

And the scent! Have I mentioned the scent yet?! On Dreaming Tree Soapworks, it is described as being "a blend of two of the most amazing vanillas". I love the scent of vanilla. And I mean LOVE. However, it's difficult to find good vanilla fragrances out there that aren't too sweet or buttery. The Voluptas soap has an absolutely beautiful vanilla fragrance! It's an elegant, seductive, sexy vanilla that lingers softly on the skin. It's perfect!

I am completely in love with this soap. It smells so good that I have a hard time pulling the bar away from my nose. And it feels so good, I have a hard time pulling the bar off of my body. AND, it leaves my skin so soft, I can't stop thinking about my next shower where I get to experience the perfection of it all again.

{ingredients}

Coconut milk, coconut oil, olive oil, organic sustainable palm oil, sweet almond oil, organic fair trade cocoa butter, grape seed oil, fragrance, and cinnamon.

{conclusion}

Would I but again? YES! In fact, I need to buy some more soaps from Dreaming Tree Soapworks! I just cannot deny the hardcore soapy love I feel for this soap. Soon I shall be a-soaping with some new lovelies from Dreaming Tree Soapworks. And I strongly urge you to go check 'em out and do the same! You will not regret it! Seriously... go there now!

... NOW!

Giveaway Winner! {and some updates}

Thank you to everyone who participated in my giveaway! I'm so excited for this Mystery Box, I wish I could share with you all what's in it! But I don't want to spoil the surprise for the winner who is...

ALEX!

Again, thank you to all who participated! I will definitely be doing some more giveaways in the future featuring some of my favorite Etsy shops! So keep an eye out for those!

And now for some updates...

I asked you all in the giveaway if you think I should review other bath & body products here on this blog. I've been thinking about it for awhile, since I've come across some pretty amazing products. And since you all appear to be on my side, I will start doing reviews for more bath & body products! I'll be reviewing soaps, body scrubs, lotions, perfumes, body mists, and more! I hope you're excited, because I sure am!

And another thing, I am going to stop rating products. I honestly don't find ratings to be very useful. Personally, when I read review blogs, I pay more attention to the review than the rating. And, I don't want to give any sweet hard-working Etsy sellers a less than perfect score. In fact, I don't want to give anyone a bad review. So, from this point on, I'll mostly be reviewing products that I love and adore! But don't worry, I have a lot of loves!

You ready for change? :)